Sure, it may not be the weekend just yet, but that won’t keep us from planning ahead. From getting a crash course in home brewing to lacing up for Duke Energy’s wellness expo, here’s your round-up of what to do and where to go this weekend in Lake Norman:
Friday, April 7
Uncorked & Artsy
Downtown Mooresville
6 p.m.
Art, music and wine meet in downtown Mooresville for Uncorked & Artsy. Browse local art, available for sale, while sampling sixteen wine tastings and listening to live music. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at event gate.
D9 Beer Tasting
The Cabin, Davidson
6 p.m.
Taste four brews from D9 Brewing Company and choose your favorite at this Friday evening beer tasting.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Through April 9
Armour Street Theatre, Davidson
Follow along the ups and downs of the dating game in this hilarious musical revue that covers everything from first impressions to in-laws. See performance schedule here. Tickets are $20 general admission in advance and $23 at the door.
Mommies + Mimosas: bevello at Birkdale Village
Birkdale Village, Huntersville
10 a.m.
Start the weekend off a tad early with muffins and mimosas at bevello in Birkdale Village. To sweeten the deal, take 20% off your full price purchase.
Saturday, April 8
Duke Energy Health and Wellness Expo
Duke Energy’s EnergyExplorium, Huntersville
12 p.m.
Is your New Year’s Resolution in need of a tune-up? Head to the Duke Energy Health and Wellness Expo, where nutritionists, fitness gurus and wellness experts will help you get back on track. The day will feature giveaways and prizes, biometric screenings, live cooking demonstrations and exercise tips.
Author Luncheon
Flatiron Kitchen
12 p.m.
Join writers Kim Wright (author of Last Ride to Graceland), Joy Callaway (author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society), Erika Marks (author of The Last Treasure), and Kim Boykin (author of Echoes of Mercy) for an author’s luncheon at Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse. Discuss the books over lunch with the authors themselves at this inaugural event hosted by Main Street Books. Tickets are $30 each, and include a $5 coupon that can be applied toward purchase of a book written by one of the authors.
24th Annual Rural Hill Loch Norman Highland Games
Through Sunday, April 9
Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville
For a fully immersive Scottish experience, explore everything there is to offer at the Loch Norman Highland Games. The weekend-long festival featured dancing and bagpipe performances, merchants, historic reenactments, hearth cooking demonstration, competitive events and more. In between the kilted run event and the battle axe throw, slow down for tastings of North Carolina beers and wines.
Easter Bunny Photo Fun
Birkdale Village, Huntersville
11 a.m.
Get in the Easter spirit with a day full of “happenings” at Birkdale Village. Kids can pose for a free picture with the Easter Bunny, try their hand at arts and crafts and win one of many fun prizes. Parents, they’ve got you covered too with the chance to win a wine and cheese cruise on Lake Norman.
Learn To Brew Day
Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
12 p.m.
Cabarrus Homebrewer’s Society is teaming up with Cabarrus Brewing Company to learn two ways to start making your own beer at home. Perfect your craft with on-site demonstrations, one for beginners and one with an all-grain recipe.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Cornelius Road Park, Mooresville
1 p.m.
Families will love a day at The Town of Mooresville’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Kids can hunt for over 20,000 Easter eggs sprinkled around the grounds (rumor is they’re filled with chocolate), visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a day’s worth of fun activities ranging from a bounce house to vendors and concessions.
Festival of Food Trucks
Downtown Mooresville
5 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to feast on the most creative culinary fare at the Downtown Mooresville Festival of Food Trucks. In addition to the 12 trucks that will be on-site (view the line-up here), Ghostface Brewing and Traveling Grapes will be pouring beer and wine.
Spring Wedding Fair
The Shoppes at Home Heart & Soul, Cornelius
11 a.m.
Before you walk down the aisle, browse the apparel, jewelry, guest favors and gifts you’ll need to make your special day complete. From registry must-haves to gifts for your girls, don’t miss this wedding fair. All brides recieve a free gift.
